Right-wing popullst party Leefbaar Rotterdam, the political party led by Pim Fortuyn when it was founded in 2001, is back as part of the port city’s coalition government.

Leefbaar (which translates as ‘liveable’) will form a coalition administration from the city together with the D66 liberals and the Christian Democrats.

Leefbaar will provide three of the six aldermen, with party leader Joost Eerdmans taking the public safety and ‘outdoor spaces’ portfolio. D66 will have two aldermen – one of which will be culture – while the CDA will take education.

The coalition and its plans will be presented later on Thursday. Sources told Nos the focus is likely to be on public safety and education, and on a reduction in the size of the local civil service.